At the break of dawn

[NancyTree]

@motionaction thanks!

Thursday January 12th
I had an appointment with my manager. Said that I just don't have enough time for the work I get. 2 options: I get less work, or I get more time. He gives me a free pass to deny work requests, and I am free to work extra. So basically he gave me control. Weird how much air that gives, even though I am not going to work less or be less stressed.
I still need to figure out how to eat better and go to bed earlier. I am thinking of cooking larger portions and put meals in the freezer. But I don't know when to do that..
 Basics Square 1, day 4, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 22, lvl 1+
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 4, 55 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 4, 80 raised arm circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 4, 4x 14 knee ins
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 4, 50 squats

Steps today: 6570

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (4/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (4/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (1/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (2/2)

Exercise streak: 295 days
Step streak: 119 days

 

[Anek]

Yay for good managers!

 

[NancyTree]

@Anek thanks! Yay indeed

Friday January 13th
I saw a Dutch movie tonight at the cinema. The last years I fiund the Dutch movies getting better, but this one was classic emotionless. I didn't believe any of the characters..
Square 1 Square 1, day 5, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 23.
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 5, 3x40 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 5, 3x (40 shoulder taps +50 bicep curls
Challenge  Daily abs, day 5, 4x 14 knee crunches
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 5, 4x (6 squats + 5 count squat hold)

52 for 52 52 high knees for @Laura Rainbow Dragon

Steps today: 8764

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (5/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (5/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (1/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (2/5)
Getting 2 chores done (2/2)

Exercise streak: 296 days
Step streak: 120 days

 

[NancyTree]

Saturday January 14th
Yesterday I forgot to mention the 52 high knees I did, so added them.
Today was a busy day: went to the store with my mom (she was all stressed out because they're working on the streets, she thought she wouldn't be able to walk to the store, but the problem turned out to be minor), did my run and then helpen my niece planning her wedding day. Went home for a series I wanted to watch.
Now it's late and I'm too tired to do a workout.
 Walk 1.9 km
 Run 6.45 km. ZR S1M10. 2 zombies evaded. This run went really well, despite the pouring rain. And I'm proud I went anyway

Steps today: 12258

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (6/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (6/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (2/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (3/5)
Getting 2 chores done (3/2)

Exercise streak: 297 days
Step streak: 121 days

 

[NancyTree]

PS. I ordered a tamagotchi, the one I had when I was a kid. It'll arrive in 3 weeks. I do hope it works like they said in the ad would be awesome

 

[JCU]

 

[NancyTree]

Sunday January 15th
I am conflicted about my hiking training schedule. I made a neat plan, which builds up gradually for my next vacation. Today was 7 km. But today my friend wanted to walk, but only her known round of 5.5 km. I didn't want to be strongheaded, and it was nice to walk together in the first sunny morning since a week. But it also means that my training plan will be seriously messed up, because now it's still dark outside, I can only hike on Saturday or Sunday. Socially it was a good choice to not make trouble about it. But training wise and injury wise it wasn't. Today I chose social was more important. But I also hope that I finally can have a vacation without injury troubles.
Hike/walk 5.51 km
 Basics Square 1, day 6. Lvl 1
 Program Arms of Steel, day 24. Outch
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 6, 60 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 6, 100 raised arms circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 6, 4x 15 sec raised legs hold
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 6, 55 squats

Steps today: 9074

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (7/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (7/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (3/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0.5/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (3/5)
Getting 2 chores done (4/2)

Exercise streak: 298 days
Step streak: 122 days

 

[JCU]

 

[NancyTree]

@JCU Thanks

Monday January 16th
I stayed up too late again..
I got a message the tamagotchi has been sent I can't wait!
Basics Square 1, day 7, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 25.
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 7, 3x40 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 7, 3x (50 shoulder taps + 50 bicep extensions)
Challenge  Daily abs, day 7, 4x 16 knee ins
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 7, 4x (6 squats + 5 count squat hold)

Steps today: 8218

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (1/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (1/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (0/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (0/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 299 days
Step streak: 123 days

 

[RoboKitty]

@JCU Thanks

Monday January 16th
I stayed up too late again..
I got a message the tamagotchi has been sent I can't wait!
Basics Square 1, day 7, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 25.
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 7, 3x40 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 7, 3x (50 shoulder taps + 50 bicep extensions)
Challenge  Daily abs, day 7, 4x 16 knee ins
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 7, 4x (6 squats + 5 count squat hold)

Steps today: 8218

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (1/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (1/2)
5.000 steps a day (1/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (0/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (1/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (0/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 299 days
Step streak: 123 days

tamagotchi! Very exciting! Well done on continuing your amazing streak

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

Congratulations on completing Vitality and the Posture, Squats, and Core Control Challenges!

I think you made a good call on your weekend hike. Social connections are important, and one slightly shortened hike isn't going to mess up your training that much.

 

[NancyTree]

@RoboKitty thank you!
@Laura Rainbow Dragon thanks!

Tuesday January 17th
A collegue messed up and I ended up fixing it, which meant working late. But, I was with a friend and we booked a vacation to Venice!
And Pico was coming along when I went for my daily walk, she's so cute!


 Basics Square 1, day 8, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 26. Push ups 8-7-6-5-4
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 8, 65 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 8, 120 raised arms circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 8, 4x 16 knee crunches
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 8, 55 squats

Steps today: 7478

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (2/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (2/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (1/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (2/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (0/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (0/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 300 days!
Step streak: 124 days

 

[PetiteSheWolf]

Yay for Venice and Pico

 

[NancyTree]

Wednesday January 18th
Today I went shopping, travel books, some clothing and shoes. The weather was awesome, it was cold (around freezing point), but sunny. It made my mood excellent.
 Walk 1.69 km. Warming up
 Run 4.81 km. ZR S1M11. No zombies to evade.

Steps today: 15064

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (3/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (3/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (2/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (2/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (1/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 301 days
Step streak: 125 days

 

[Anek]

Congrats on 300 days!

 

[Laura Rainbow Dragon]

I was with a friend and we booked a vacation to Venice!

And Pico was coming along when I went for my daily walk, she's so cute!

Exercise streak: 300 days!

 

[aku-chan]

Missed you had done 300 days of exercise, congrats!

 

[NancyTree]

@Anek @aku-chan @Laura Rainbow Dragon

Thursday January 19th
I wanted to go to bed early. But then tv and Pico happened. And now it's even after bedtime.
 Basics Square 1, day 9, lvl 1.
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 9, 3x50 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 9, 3x (50 shoulder taps + 50 bicep extensions)
Challenge  Daily abs, day 9, 4x 15 sec raised legs hold
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 9, 4x (7 squats + 5 count squat hold)

Steps today: 6440

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (4/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (4/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (2/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (2/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (1/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 302 days
Step streak: 126 days

 

[CODawn]

Happy 302!️️

 

[NancyTree]

@CODawn thanks!

Friday January 20th
Program Arms of Steel, day 27

Steps today: 6265

Saturday January 21st
Today I drove for the first time with a trailer! My brother had to get some stuff and I have a car with a towbar. So he coached me and it went really well
 Walk 1.69 km. Warming up
 Run 5.21 km. ZR S1M12. 2 zombies evaded. There was snow up the hill! Not everywhere, but parts. It was beautiful!
 Basics Square 1, day 10, lvl 1+
 Program Ar.s of Steel, day 28, lvl 1+
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 10, 70 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 10, 140 reaised arm circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 10, 4x 18 knee ins
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 10, 60 squats

Steps today: 12732

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (6/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (6/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (3/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (2/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (1/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 303 days
Step streak: 127 days

Pictures

 

[JCU]

Beautiful pictures!

 

[CODawn]

Awesome pictures!

 

[TopNotch]

Nice!

 

[Anek]

Pretty!

 

[NancyTree]

@JCU @CODawn @TopNotch @Anek thanks!

Sunday January 22nd
A friend came spontaneously to join me on my hike. It was beautiful and we went out for Dutch pancakes in a restaurant afterwards
Basics Square 1, day 11, lvl 1+
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 11, 3x50 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 11, 3x (50 shoulder taps + 50 bicep curls)
Challenge  Daily abs, day 11, 4x 18 knee crunches
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 11, 4x (7 squats + 5 count squat hold)

Steps today: 11339

Goals progress
My weekly goals are not going well. I think I need to focus on 1 thing to improve next week. And I think I have to start with sleep.

Sport
Exercise 7 days (7/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (1/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (7/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (3.5/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (3/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (1/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (1/2)

Exercise streak: 304 days
Step streak: 128 days

 

[TheLibrarian]

I think I need to focus on 1 thing to improve next week. And I think I have to start with sleep.

Good Luck and good night.

 

[NancyTree]

@TheLibrarian Thanks!

Monday January 23rd
I heard this morning a former co-student was graduating today, so I went to her graduation presentation in which she told about her research. It was interesting and nice to see her again.
But, it also meant that my plan got screwed up. Went home at 8.30 pm, still had to do some grocery shopping and needed to do my daily walk, exercising and going to sleep before 10pm. I chose a short workout and skipped logging here, so I was in bed in time.
Lower body Power Squat

Steps today: 7113

Tuesday January 24th
Didn't sleep very well. I think I was still too busy in my mind before sleep, even though I meditated. So woke up at 4 am, and after that I had a bad nightmare which lasted forever..
I went to the movies with a friend in the evening, the 'sneak peak': they play a movie that's not officially out, and you don't know which movie you will see before it starts. It turned out to be The Banshees of Inisherin. It was interesting, but really slow (the first hour nothing happens) and there are some very gross and horrific scenes.
It was a late night tonight, but tomorrow is my free day so its okay.
Abs 2 min abs. Sitting twists with 5.5 kg dumbbells

Steps today: 7899

Wednesday January 25th
I was afraid I would have nightmares about the movie last night, but luckily not.
This morning I had an appointment in the door shop, to choose a new door. When I was searching on the internet, there were a few basic options, so that was what I was thinking about. But in the shop EVERYTHING turns out to be possible..... too many options.. so I took some pictures, I got 3 thick catalogs, and I will go back when I know what I want .
I have an idea, but the details (colors, glass types) is something I have to try out at home.

I have a bit of a mental challenge. My mind is so chaotic (more than usual, I am alsways chaotic ), there's so much I have to do both at home and at work, and I want to do social things too, but I have no idea how to get things in order. What doesn't help, is that I just Forget things. Like after my run, I wanted to go to the store to get dinner and breakfast for tomorrow, but while driving I drove home. Luckily I realised it when I was only a corner away from home, but it frustrates me. Yesterday I forgot to take the tea and biscuits I bought for work, even though it was in a bag ready to be taken. I lose my phone and my keys and ... etc.
I hope it will be better when I get more sleep.
 Walk 1.71 km
 Run 5.94 km. ZR S1M13. 2 zombies evaded, 1 distracted. That one was coming just when I was running up a steep hill.
I will try to do a workout tonight, but I also have a video call so it might get too late.

Steps today: 13555 (still counting)

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (3/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (0/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (3/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (3/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (3/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (1/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (1/5)
Getting 2 chores done (0/2)

Exercise streak: 307 days
Step streak: 132 days

Pictures

Door options:

I really love this design, but the 'problem' is I can personalise it in every detail. So I have to think about colors, and I want the glass to be less transparent.



I also really love this glass pattern:
Looks a bit like ice cracks.

 

[Fremen]

Joys and pains of having to decide EVERYTHING

 

[JCU]

I hope you get some good sleep soon.

Both choices are really pretty. Best of luck choosing!

 

[Anek]

That looks like it would be a lovely combination of glass and door style!
I hear you on the tough decision on doors: it took me forever too (and then we didn't even get it)

 

[NancyTree]

@Fremen indeed! Luxury problems
@JCU thanks!
@Anek oh that's too bad! Hopefully that won't happen to me

Thursday January 26th
My great-nephew has broken his lower leg earlier this week. He's just 1.5 years old, so sad.. sent him a balloon, and my niece told me he loves it. Yesterday he got a cast with which he can walk around again, luckily. The poor child was getting so frustrated!
 Basics Square 1, day 12, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of steel, day 29
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 12, 75 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 12, 160 raised arms circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 12, 4x 20 sec raised legs hold
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 12, 60 squats

Steps today: 7900

Healthy choices
I'm going to keep a list of my healthy choices of the day. Kind of a victories challenge.
I had cravings for fast food, was home late, but: I chose to eat only 3 mini pizzas (1/3rd of a whole pizza)
Made a jigsaw puzzle instead of watching tv! And the result is awesome
Bought a chocolate bar (because cravings), but didn't eat it

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (4/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (0/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (4/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (3/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (4/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (3/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (2/5)
Getting 2 chores done (2/2)

Exercise streak: 308 days
Step streak: 133 days

Puzzle

 

[JCU]

Awesome puzzle!

I hope your nephew does well with his cast.

 

[Fitato]

Poor little guy.

Love that puzzle!
Chore goals are a great idea.

 

[TopNotch]

Great puzzle!

 

[NancyTree]

@JCU @Fitato @TopNotch Thanks!

Friday January 27th
 Basics Square 1, day 13, lvl 1+
 Program Arms of Steel, day 30.
I'm happy this program is done. The type of exercise is not my cup of tea. Next one will be foundation
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 13, 3x60 punches
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 13, 3x (60 shoulder taps + 60 bicep extensions). Forgot the first 2 sets to do the bicep extensions, so did another 3 full sets.
Challenge  Daily abs, day 13, 4x 20 knee ins
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 13, 4x (8 squats + 5 count squat hold)

Steps today: 6768

Healthy choices
Despite it being a Friday and me being Tired, I did cook dinner!

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (5/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (0/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (5/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (4/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (4/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (4/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (2/5)
Getting 2 chores done (2/2)

Exercise streak: 309 days
Step streak: 134 days

 

[JCU]

Congratulations on Arms of Steel!

 

[Mianevem]

Congrats on Arms of Steel!

 

[mavie]

Congrats!

 

[HellYeah]

Congrats

 

[Lady Celerity]

Congratulations for completing Arms of Steel!

 

[CODawn]

Cool puzzle and congratulations!

 

[Silent Wolf]

Congrats on Arms of Steel!

 

[TopNotch]

Happy Badge Day!

 

[Fremen]

Congrats

 

[TheLibrarian]

Congrats.

 

[Anek]

Happy badge day!

 

[manuela]

Congrats on arms of steel!

 

[NancyTree]

@JCU @Mianevem @mavie @HellYeah @Lady Celerity @CODawn @Silent Wolf @TopNotch @Fremen @TheLibrarian @Anek @manuela

Saturday January 28th
 Walk 1.75 km warming up
 Run 4.63 km. ZR S1M14. No zombies.

Steps today: 13153

Healthy choices:
I skipped all the things I wanted to do, to get in bed in time.

Sunday
I sleep very restless. Maybe it is because I don't wind down enough before sleep, at least my mind is really busy and meditation doesn't help getting restful sleep. Maybe I should still read something before turning off the lights, even though that means I will slaap later; having good sleep quality is more precious than 30 minutes extra quantity. I'll try that next week.
 Hike 7.14 km
 Basics Square 1, day 14, lvl 1+
 Program Foundation, day 1, lvl 1+
Challenge Punches & Squats, day 14, 80 squats
 Challenge Upperbody light, day 14, 180 raised arms circles
Challenge  Daily abs, day 14, 4x 20 knee crunches
 Challenge Daily Squats, day 14, 65 squats

Steps today: 12719

Healthy choices
I was in the shopping center during lunchtime right after my hike, and all those smells were so tempting! But I resisted, and bought the fruit and yoghurt I planned to eat for lunch (and ate that )

Goals progress
Sport
Exercise 7 days (7/7)
Practice push ups twice a week (0/2)
Practice pull ups twice a week (0/2)
5.000 steps a day (7/7)

Self care
Healthy dinner 5 times a week (6/5).
Reasonable snacks 5 times a week (6/5)
Going to bed in time 5 times a week (6/5)
Doing something to wind down 5 times a week (4/5)
Getting 2 chores done (2/2)

Exercise streak: 311 days
Step streak: 136 days
Duolingo (hard) streak: 79 days (1st day Nov 12 2022)
Meditation streak: 82 days (1st day Nov 9 2022)

 

[Froud]

Bravo for the Arm of Steel!

 

[SkorpionUK]

Yay for finishing the program!